Remote Inpatient DRG Coding Specialist

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities*

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

Extract and analyze clinical information and translate this into codes for the most appropriate DRG, POA and PSI indicators, SOI and ROM scores, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with the International Classification of Diseases Manual-Clinical Modification.Opportunity to work from home after completion of probationary period, successful training, while meeting quality and productivity standards.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Extract, review and analyze clinical information, identify and abstract all pertinent information and translate data into appropriate codes for appropriate DRG, POA and PSI indicators, SOI and ROM scores, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third party payers. 50%

Exercise independent judgment on determining cases complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge in order to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded. Research complex diagnoses and or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. 25%Interact closely with the Clinical Documentation Specialists and DRG Compliance Coordinators to query the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy. 15%

SUPERVISION RECEIVEDGeneral supervision is received from a Coding Unit Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone.

Required Qualifications*

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology and registration with the American Health Information Management Association as a RHIT or RHIA is necessary. Certification must be maintained through continuing education.Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills and a high level of concentration.Reasonable knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems.

Desired Qualifications*

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM coding and DRG grouper assignments.Excellent computer skills and previous experience with 3M encoder.ICD-10/CM/PCS trained.

University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.